Navy blue North Face parka found near Phoenicia Diner
Description
I found a navy blue North Face parka, size L, this afternoon around 4:15 pm in the parking lot behind the Phoenicia Diner on Route 28, here in the Catskills. It's in good shape with just a bit of dust from the rain and a lightly worn zipper. The hood has a faux-fur trim and there's an eye-catching orange zipper pull. Inside the left chest pocket is a small pine-cone keychain clipped to the inner lining, and the brand tag is clearly visible. If this coat belongs to someone, I'd really like to help reunite you with it; you can drop me a note here and we can arrange a pickup near the diner.
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